Complain to eBay
Online marketplace - complaints about seller disputes, buyer protection, and account restrictions
RetailContact emails
cs@ebay.co.uk
Customer Service
Common eBay complaints
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Step-by-step guides for the most common eBay disputes - the law that applies, deadlines, and a template letter for each.
Complaint escalation guide
Is there an ombudsman for eBay? Most high-street and online retailers are not covered by an ombudsman. If eBay will not resolve a faulty-goods or refund complaint, your escalation route is a Section 75 claim or chargeback, then Trading Standards, then the small claims court.
How do you escalate a eBay complaint? If you paid by credit card and the item cost over £100, make a Section 75 claim (or a chargeback on a debit card). Report the trader to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer helpline, and for unresolved amounts use the small claims court.
Laws that protect you
Consumer Rights Act 2015
Products must be of satisfactory quality, fit for purpose, and as described.
Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013
14-day cooling-off period for online and distance purchases.
Section 75 Protection
Credit card purchases between £100-£30,000 have joint liability protection.
Tips for eBay complaints
- Keep all receipts and order confirmations
- Take photos of any defects or damage
- You have 30 days for a full refund on faulty goods
- The retailer is responsible, not the manufacturer
- Online purchases have a 14-day cooling-off period
If eBay doesn't respond
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Customer Service
Allow 14 daysContact the retailer’s customer service team directly
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Formal Written Complaint
Send a formal complaint letter citing the Consumer Rights Act 2015
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Section 75 / Chargeback
If paid by credit card (£100+), contact your bank for Section 75 protection
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Contact emails
cs@ebay.co.uk
Customer Service
Expected response time
14 days
Retailers should acknowledge complaints within 14 days. No statutory deadline, but unreasonable delays strengthen your case.
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Frequently asked questions
Tools & guides for your eBay complaint
Free calculators and explainers that strengthen the case you make to eBay.
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Not sure what the law actually entitles you to? Start with our UK consumer rights guide - refunds, faulty goods, and how to enforce your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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